Gareth Bale broke from his own half to score a beautiful solo goal and deny Norwich victory. He scored in the 80th minute, stroking the ball with the outside of the foot to make the score 1-1.

West Brom 0-1 Tottenham

Bale scored the only goal of the match when he found himself within shooting range in the 67th minute. His left-footed drive beating Ben Foster from just outside the box. Bale’s 11th league goal of the season ensured Spurs remained on the road for a Champions League place.

Andre Villas-Boas declared that losing Gareth Bale would be “a disaster” for Tottenham after he scored both goals against Newcastle. An astonishing dipping free-kick from 25 yards which beat goalkeeper Tim Krul gave his side the lead in the fifth minute.

Bale secured the win for Tottenham when he latched onto a ball from Kyle Walker and outpaced Stephen Taylor, before firing his shot past Newcastle's keeper.

Tottenham 2-1 Lyon

Bale scored from two free kicks in the Europa League last-32 first leg at White Hart Lane, one at the end of each half.The first strike travelled 35 yards before hitting the back of the net.

Bale's second free kick came with just six seconds remaining on the clock.

West Ham 2-3 Tottenham

Bale gave his side the lead with a powerful strike in the 13th minute, as he picked up the ball in a central position 25 yards from goal, pushed it past James Collins and pummelled a left-footed shot into the goal.

Bale's eighth goal in six games came in the dying moments of the game. He let fly from 30 yards, eluding goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen’s attempt to prevent its progress into the net.